Special Interest
Housing in Custer County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Custer County averages $691/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Idaho median of $1,238 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 32% of household income on rent, equal to the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Custer County FMR Area are $934 for a studio, $940 for 1‑bedroom, $1,109 for 2‑bedroom, $1,542 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,860 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $418 increase for a 2-bedroom in Custer County shows a 60% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Custer County was 5.2% in 2024, compared to Idaho at 3.7% and the national rate of 4.0%.
